energy traders remain optimistic. >> the economy is doing a little bit better. there is some potential for people to take more vacations over the summer, and we could see some continued move up or at least firming and support here for energy prices. >> reporter: still, drivers may want to start setting aside a little extra cash now to help cover potentially higher gas prices on the road this summer. ruben ramirez, "n.b.r.," new york. >> susie: also in the energy patch today, transocean closed the chapter on the 2010 gulf oil disaster as a u.s. judge approved the company's $1 billion civil spill settlement. transocean owned the rig working b.p.'s macondo well when an explosion killed 11 workers and began the nation's worst offshore oil spill. last week, transocean's $400 million settlement of criminal charges with the federal government was also approved. >> tom: an update on the housing market.amlelesiononil-f-fngyamay home buieris dowown slightly this month, the first drop in almost a year. that housing index ticked down a point to 46 for february. anything bel